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XXI 8118

2001 Jaguar XK8

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,988 mi
Last recorded37,988 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar XK869,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 8118
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 37,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inboard bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 34,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear + Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT + Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 34,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp is illuminated.

Front Brake pad wear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Inner edge wear & cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT & tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,877 miles

All tyres - side wall cracking.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 33,877 miles

All tyres - side wall cracking.

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 32,611 miles

Front brake pad wear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,346 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 31,346 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 28,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 27,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,593 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,390 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 19,779 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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XXI 8118 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XXI 8118, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XXI 8118 is a 2001 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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